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Freeland man dies in two-boat crash on Houghton Lake
ROSCOMMON COUNTY, Mich. - One man is dead after two boats crashed into each other on Houghton Lake on the 4th of July. Investigators say the a pontoon carrying 4 people collided with another pontoon carrying 12 people. 68-year-old David Dark died at the scene, according to police. Two other...
Some Big Boy locations partnering with Olga’s Kitchen
MIDLAND, Mich. (WNEM) - Several Big Boy locations in Michigan are teaming up with Olga’s Kitchen. New host kitchens with Mediterranean-themed menu items are coming to Big Boys in Midland, Muskegon, and Battle Creek. Customers can order from Olga’s website or via their preferred delivery service provider, Olga’s said.
10 most expensive homes sold in the the Bay City area, June 24-30
A condo in Bay City that sold for $585,000 tops the list of the most expensive residential real estate sales in the Bay City area in the past week. In total, 23 residential real estate sales were recorded in the area during the past week, with an average price of $181,368. The average price per square foot ended up at $125.
Frankenmuth Hosts Funtown Chowdown Food Truck Festival
The Frankenmuth Funtown Chowdown Food Truck Festival is back in action on July 11 with a delicious combination of family-friendly entertainment and a diverse lineup of food trucks from across Michigan. The food truck festival is from 2 to 9 PM on Thursday, July 11 at Frankenmuth River Place Shops,...
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These news headlines brought to you by these fine sponsors:. When the year 2025 starts, the Owendale-Gagetown School District will have a new leader at the helm. During the June meeting of the Owendale-Gagetown Board of Education, Superintendent Terri Falkenberg announced she plans to retire at the end of this year.
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Arenac County Sheriff’s Office Looking for Two Missing from Sterling
Authorities are asking for the public’s help locating two people reported missing from Sterling. According to the Arenac County Sheriff’s Department, 35-year-old Nathan Pemberton and 41-year-old Crystal Witkowski were last seen around 2 p.m. on Wednesday driving a 2007 Chevy Impala with paper license plate. Authorities say they may be in the Saginaw area.
One dead, two injured after pontoon boats collide on Houghton Lake
ROSCOMMON COUNTY, Mich. (WPBN/WGTU) -- A Saginaw County man is dead and two others hurt after two pontoon boats crashed. It happened Thursday on Houghton Lake in the Long Point area of Lake Township, according to the Roscommon County Sheriff's Office. When officers and medical crews arrived on scene CPR...
Arenac County couple missing for two days found safe
ARENAC COUNTY, Mich. (WJRT) - Police located a couple reported missing from Arenac County earlier this week. The Arenac County Sheriff's Office says 35-year-old Nathan Pemberton and 41-year-old Crystal Witkowski, both of Sterling, were reported missing around 2 p.m. Wednesday. Investigators believe they may be in the Saginaw area. The...
10 most expensive homes sold in Bay County, June 24-30
A condo in Bay City that sold for $585,000 tops the list of the most expensive residential real estate sales in Bay County in the past week. In total, 32 residential real estate sales were recorded in the county during the past week, with an average price of $184,252, or $122 per square foot.
Barley MacTavish helps with rent
EDITOR’S NOTE – The Barley MacTavish Fund accepts letters from Midland County residents about themselves or other people, explaining why they need help and what they have tried to do about their problems. Write to Barley, care of the Midland Area Community Foundation, 76 Ashman Circle, Midland, MI 48640 or call 989- 839-9661. Be sure to include a phone number and email address. Names of applicants are never published.
Bob’s Bites: At Sarah’s Café, you can have BBQ brisket for breakfast
Who else wakes up on a beautiful summer morning and says, “Hmm, I wish to have barbecue for breakfast?”. But I’m also the person who has eaten fried catfish and eggs for breakfast. Sidenote: I really hope my doctor does not read these columns. Sarah’s Café in downtown...
Getting ready for Fourth of July at Bay City Fireworks Festival
BAY CITY, Mich. (WNEM) - Happy Independence Day!. If you’re still looking for a professional fireworks show on July 4, stop by the Bay City Fireworks Festival. This marks the festival’s 62nd year in Bay City. You can enjoy a midway carnival and outdoor marketplace in Veteran’s Memorial Park and live music every night in Wenonah Park, July 4-6.
Thomas Mueller hits right note as 2024 Volkslaufe champion
FRANKENMUTH, MI – Thomas Mueller didn’t have much time to savor his victory, trading his Volsklaufe bib for a red vest and his adidas carbons for Yamaha brass. The former Lake Fenton and Detroit-Mercy runner claimed the 10-kilometer championship Thursday in the 2024 Volksalufe in Frankenmuth, then proceeded to play his own victory march.
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